Discovering India's Banana Varieties

Rishika Baranwal

Small to medium size, firm, creamy, slightly sweeter, ideal for cooking.

Robusta

Large, thick peel, sweet flavor, smooth texture.

Gros Michel

Reddish-purple skin when ripe, sweet, creamy, often eaten fresh.

Red Banana

Small, slender, sweet-sour taste, used in desserts and snacks.

Poovan

Silky texture, sweet flavor, shorter and thicker, eaten fresh.

Rasthali

Starchy, less sweet, ideal for cooking, used for chips and snacks.

Nendran